CIHR’s mandate is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system. As part of that mandate, since its inception, CIHR has helped shape the field of knowledge mobilization, build… Read more »
Please note: Applications for this competition must be submitted to Student Graduate Services (SGS) by September 17, 2026. As there is an institutional quota for applications, applicants are encouraged to consult SGS early in their application process at sgs@mun.ca. Applications should NOT be submitted through the researcher portal. https://www.mun.ca/sgs/current-students/tuition-funding-and-employment/tri-council-scholarships-nserc-sshrc-cihr/cgrs-doctoral/ SGS Internal deadline: September 17 at 12:00 p.m…. Read more »
The current funding opportunity is part of the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF), supported by the Government of Canada’s strategic investment to create lasting and meaningful improvements in the mental health of youth and their families through enhanced mental health services across diverse communities in Canada. It will support a National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices… Read more »
The current funding opportunity is part of the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF), supported by the Government of Canada’s strategic investment to create lasting and meaningful improvements in the mental health of youth and their families through enhanced mental health services across diverse communities in Canada. It will support a National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices… Read more »
The current funding opportunity aims to support high-quality evaluation and/or implementation science research on youth mental health interventions, as they are being scaled through the YMHF, and through other initiatives, across the research-to-scale continuum in Canada. For evaluation research, the focus is on generating robust evidence on feasibility, efficacy, or effectiveness of evidence-informed interventions adapted… Read more »
The current funding opportunity aims to support high-quality evaluation and/or implementation science research on youth mental health interventions, as they are being scaled through the YMHF, and through other initiatives, across the research-to-scale continuum in Canada. For evaluation research, the focus is on generating robust evidence on feasibility, efficacy, or effectiveness of evidence-informed interventions adapted… Read more »
The CLSA is a large, national, long-term data platform that is following 51,338 Canadian men and women who were between the ages of 45 and 85 at the time of recruitment, at three-year intervals for 20 years or until death. The CLSA collects information on the changing biological, medical, psychological, social and economic aspects of… Read more »
This funding opportunity aims to establish a National Cancer Data and Bio-Resource Coordinating Hub that builds on Canada’s existing platforms, repositories, and initiatives to strengthen the national research data ecosystem. The Hub will advance a coordinated, interoperable, and trusted approach to data stewardship by enabling the integration, linkage, and responsible sharing of key research assets… Read more »
CIHR’s Health Research Training Strategy aims to equip research trainees so that they emerge from their training as scientific, professional, or organizational leaders within and beyond the health research enterprise. Generating Research Leaders of tomorrow is a key objective for CIHR. The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) provides support for highly qualified applicants in all areas of health research at the postdoctoral degree… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
The goal of this funding opportunity is to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge mobilization in human development, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career researchers. The program will fund research across the four CIHR pillars (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health) that has the potential… Read more »
The goal of this funding opportunity is to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge mobilization in human development, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career researchers. The program will fund research across the four CIHR pillars (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health) that has the potential… Read more »
Canada’s population is aging and most older Canadians are living in the communities where they wish to remain for as long as possible. However, many older persons face significant barriers to aging in the community, including social isolation and loneliness, ageism, limited access to health and social care, and insufficient community resources. Community-based organizations are… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »
As part of ICR’s Sponsorship Awards Program, the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) has announced the call for applications for the following awards to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of nursing oncology: CIHR-ICR & CANO-ACIO Oncology Nursing Research Impact Award CIHR-ICR & CANO-ACIO Early Career Researcher Award in Oncology Nursing Each award… Read more »
The TRANSCAN-4 Joint Transnational Call (JTC) on Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment has launched. Supported by 20 partners from 15 countries, this JTC aims to support high-impact translational cancer research related to advancing the understanding of cancer metabolism. CIHR and the Cancer Research Society are supporting the Canadian component of up… Read more »
The TRANSCAN-4 Joint Transnational Call (JTC) on Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment has launched. Supported by 20 partners from 15 countries, this JTC aims to support high-impact translational cancer research related to advancing the understanding of cancer metabolism. CIHR and the Cancer Research Society are supporting the Canadian component of up… Read more »
The Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANeSA) initiative is issuing a preannouncement of an upcoming two-stage funding opportunity. The call of Letters of Interest is expected to launch on June 29, 2026. The initiative will support up to six additional Implementation Research Teams, with grants of up to… Read more »
The Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANeSA) initiative is issuing a preannouncement of an upcoming two-stage funding opportunity. The call of Letters of Interest is expected to launch on June 29, 2026. The initiative will support up to six additional Implementation Research Teams, with grants of up to… Read more »
To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »
This funding opportunity is part of the 11th call for applications of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The aim of this call is to fund implementation research focused on strategies leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors with and beyond the healthcare system to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved populations,… Read more »
This funding opportunity is part of the 11th call for applications of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The aim of this call is to fund implementation research focused on strategies leveraging opportunities provided by settings and sectors with and beyond the healthcare system to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved populations,… Read more »
This Catalyst Funding Opportunity is part of CIHR-ICRH’s Reimagining Acute Care Initiative, focused on delivering better outcomes for all Canadians through research and evidence-informed decision-making in the research areas defined by ICRH’s mandate: the heart; brain (stroke); lung; blood and blood vessels; sleep and critical care. (Updated: 2026-04-10) Conditions within ICRH’s mandate represent a significant health challenge in Canada, causing… Read more »
This Catalyst Funding Opportunity is part of CIHR-ICRH’s Reimagining Acute Care Initiative, focused on delivering better outcomes for all Canadians through research and evidence-informed decision-making in the research areas defined by ICRH’s mandate: the heart; brain (stroke); lung; blood and blood vessels; sleep and critical care. (Updated: 2026-04-10) Conditions within ICRH’s mandate represent a significant health challenge in Canada, causing… Read more »
The Government of Canada has announced the Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Team Grant, delivered through CIHR as part of the National School Food Program. The opportunity is focused on generating evidence to improve school food policy, programming and practice in Canada. At a high level, this funding is best… Read more »
The Government of Canada has announced the Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Team Grant, delivered through CIHR as part of the National School Food Program. The opportunity is focused on generating evidence to improve school food policy, programming and practice in Canada. At a high level, this funding is best… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
CIHR-IHDCYH has a vision of better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth through research that makes a difference, as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2022-2026. One of the Institute’s three key priorities is to build capacity, which includes supporting key infrastructure and advancing greater access to data. CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in… Read more »
The SickKids Foundation-CIHR-IHDCYH New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health program seeks to strengthen Canada’s capacity and knowledge to respond to children’s health challenges and needs. The grants are jointly sponsored by SickKids Foundation and the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). New investigators (also referred to by CIHR as early… Read more »
Antimicrobials play a critical role in human health, animal health, agriculture, and food production, and drug-resistant microorganisms can spread between species and environments, exacerbating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In humans, AMR impacts treatment for infections, including sepsis, and was responsible for 1.27 million deaths globally in 2019.1 To address the interconnectedness of AMR and antimicrobial use (AMU)… Read more »
The Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC) was established in 2009 with a mission to improve cancer control and the delivery of cancer care through interdisciplinary, pan-Canadian leadership in health economics, services, policy and ethics research, education and knowledge translation. We are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research… Read more »
Brain Canada and CIHR-IA are proud to support Call 2 of the Call for Proposals for Multinational and Translational Research Projects in the European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) focused on Neurodegenerative disorders. This inaugural call represents the beginning of a major, decade-long collaborative effort involving 54 partners across 33 countries with over €500 million committed to advancing brain health research across neurological, mental, sensory, and… Read more »
To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »
CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »
CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »
Information webinars: November 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. January 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. The Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants aims to unite interdisciplinary research teams to advance the understanding of the risks and development of late and long-term toxicities associated with cancer… Read more »
Information webinars: November 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. January 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET | Register here. The Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants aims to unite interdisciplinary research teams to advance the understanding of the risks and development of late and long-term toxicities associated with cancer… Read more »
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »
The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is the newest addition to the HSI program, and is launched biennially. The award provides early career researchers (ECRs) the opportunity to: – develop their embedded research roles and programs; – apply their research skills to help health system organizations tackle high priority challenges, contribute to evidence-informed decision-making, strengthen… Read more »
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) are pleased to launch the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award competition. The HSPR Impact Award recognizes HSPR that has made an impact by demonstrably contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social… Read more »
As part of its longstanding partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is delighted to re-launch the open call for applications for the AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITA). An expansion of the highly prestigious and successful AACR SITA competition, these awards will support young investigators from Canada, particularly from… Read more »
The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award Program is intended to advance scientific excellence and foster diversity in Canada’s research ecosystem. It supports the professional development and career progression of trainees to establish and sustain strong, independent research programs in academia. Diverse perspectives strengthen scientific quality, creativity, and innovation, with… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »
Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers, and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, or conferences. The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to: Provide travel… Read more »
Patient-Oriented Research (POR), which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of research that engages patients, including People with Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE), as partners throughout the research process, focuses on patient and community-identified priorities, and improves patient outcomes. This research, conducted by multidisciplinary teams with relevant partners, aims to apply the knowledge generated to… Read more »
The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »
The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »
The primary purpose of this initiative is to foster the creation and strengthening of research partnerships that reinforce trust and mutual understanding between researchers, knowledge users (including people with lived and/or living experience, policy makers, decision makers, and health providers), Knowledge Holders, communities, and health and community organizations (including public health). The aim of these… Read more »
This funding opportunity will catalyze discovery in digital health, advance pivotal research, and inform applications or interventions relevant to CIHR-IMHA’s broad mandate areas. This funding opportunity also seeks to benefit the continued integration of technology into healthcare in Canada. These grants are reserved for early and mid-career researchers, and Indigenous Health researchers at any career… Read more »
This funding opportunity will catalyze discovery in digital health, advance pivotal research, and inform applications or interventions relevant to CIHR-IMHA’s broad mandate areas. This funding opportunity also seeks to benefit the continued integration of technology into healthcare in Canada. These grants are reserved for early and mid-career researchers, and Indigenous Health researchers at any career… Read more »
“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” Description: This funding opportunity will support the development of a learning health system (LHS) network in perinatal mental health…. Read more »
About the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Program This funding opportunity is part of the NEIHR Program. In 2019, CIHR funded nine (9) NEIHR Centres based in the following regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. CIHR is now looking to extend the regional coverage of… Read more »
Please note: Applications for this competition must be submitted to Student Graduate Services (SGS) by September 18, 2025. As there is an institutional quota for applications, applicants are encouraged to consult SGS early in their application process at sgs@mun.ca. Applications should NOT be submitted through the researcher portal. The CGRS D is a scholarship in… Read more »
Purpose This funding opportunity focuses on Knowledge Sharing about the outcomes and knowledge of Indigenous Gender and Wellness research using strengths- and distinctions-based, community-engaged approaches. This focus aims to ensure that research learnings about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Gender and Wellness effectively reach those who need to hear them – including First Nations, Inuit… Read more »
RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Background Robust public health systems (PHS) are vital for ensuring disease prevention and health promotion, improving population health and health… Read more »
This funding opportunity focuses on Knowledge Sharing about the outcomes and knowledge of Indigenous Gender and Wellness research using strengths- and distinctions-based, community-engaged approaches. This focus aims to ensure that research learnings about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Gender and Wellness effectively reach those who need to hear them – including First Nations, Inuit and… Read more »
This funding opportunity focuses on Knowledge Sharing about the outcomes and knowledge of Indigenous Gender and Wellness research using strengths- and distinctions-based, community-engaged approaches. This focus aims to ensure that research learnings about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Gender and Wellness effectively reach those who need to hear them – including First Nations, Inuit and… Read more »
A convergence of factors such as climate change, increased global connectivity, population density, environmental degradation, social disparities, and antimicrobial resistance, has created a situation where infectious disease outbreaks and health emergencies are becoming more frequent and economically burdensome for societies worldwide. This issue has been illuminated most recently by the COVID-19 pandemic. The opportunity to… Read more »
A convergence of factors such as climate change, increased global connectivity, population density, environmental degradation, social disparities, and antimicrobial resistance, has created a situation where infectious disease outbreaks and health emergencies are becoming more frequent and economically burdensome for societies worldwide. This issue has been illuminated most recently by the COVID-19 pandemic. The opportunity to… Read more »
The Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship provides highly qualified doctoral trainees and postdoctoral researchers in health services and policy research (or related fields) with the opportunity to develop embedded research projects/programs that address the most pressing problems faced by health system organizations and to support evidence-informed decision-making. – ICR is supporting a Cancer Pool. Application deadline:… Read more »
New Investigator Research Grants enable early-career researchers to make a meaningful contribution to the fight for children’s health. They are jointly sponsored by SickKids Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health. Grant recipients may obtain up to three years of support for research in the biomedical,… Read more »
The deadline to submit Pre-proposals is March 4th Brain Canada is partnering with CIHR-IA to support the EU Joint-Programme Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) 2025 Research call for: Health and Social Care Research focusing on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative diseases. The goal of this initiative is to fund research that is focused on improving… Read more »
Webinar CIHR will be hosting webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Approximately 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will… Read more »
Webinar CIHR will be hosting webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Approximately 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will… Read more »
The CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence prizes are designed to recognize completed research projects under the broad IMHA mandate areas that have demonstrated a strong commitment to one of six (6) cross-cutting concepts covered under research domains / pools. Please note that some pools focus on approaches/methods/impacts rather than a specific research area, and therefore, may receive applications… Read more »
The CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence prizes are designed to recognize completed research projects under the broad IMHA mandate areas that have demonstrated a strong commitment to one of six (6) cross-cutting concepts covered under research domains / pools. Please note that some pools focus on approaches/methods/impacts rather than a specific research area, and therefore, may receive applications… Read more »
Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, the CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, and/or conferences. Note that each of the participating Institutes/Initiatives have their own relevant research areas,… Read more »
CIHR-ICR & CAPO Research Excellence Award in Psychosocial Oncology This award recognizes an individual who has made significant research contributions to the field of psychosocial oncology. Recipient will be announced at the annual CAPO Conference in Toronto from April 23-25, 2025. Learn more. CIHR-ICR & CAPO Early Career Investigator Award in Psychosocial Oncology This award… Read more »
The Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies (CRPPHE) is housed at CIHR with a mandate to grow Canada’s research leadership in preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery from pandemics and other public health emergencies, including by building and supporting Canadian research capacity in the field. There was an unprecedented investment from federal and… Read more »
The Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies (CRPPHE) is housed at CIHR with a mandate to grow Canada’s research leadership in preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery from pandemics and other public health emergencies, including by building and supporting Canadian research capacity in the field. There was an unprecedented investment from federal and… Read more »
Research on research, also known as meta-research, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself – its methods, standards, and evaluation. Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects which can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers… Read more »
The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field at a Canadian institution. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity. For detailed information, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada… Read more »
Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects that can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers evidence and data; undertakes… Read more »
The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) is the national consortium for research involving neurodegenerative diseases that affect cognition in aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. CCNA was established in 2014 (Phase I) and developed the infrastructure and support to facilitate collaboration amongst dementia researchers and clinicians across Canada. CCNA entered a second phase of funding… Read more »
The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) is the national consortium for research involving neurodegenerative diseases that affect cognition in aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. CCNA was established in 2014 (Phase I) and developed the infrastructure and support to facilitate collaboration amongst dementia researchers and clinicians across Canada. CCNA entered a second phase of funding… Read more »
Full application: by invitation only following LOI. The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is a member of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF). The GCRFF is a coalition established for dialogue and collaboration between major international cardiovascular research funders. The mission of the GCRFF is to advance global cardiovascular health by catalysing,… Read more »
The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is a member of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF). The GCRFF is a coalition established for dialogue and collaboration between major international cardiovascular research funders. The mission of the GCRFF is to advance global cardiovascular health by catalysing, supporting and promotional transformational international research efforts… Read more »
The CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program runs twice a year during the Spring and Fall Project Grant Competitions. It offers Early Career Researchers (ECRs) a learning opportunity to gain a better understanding of the elements of high-quality review and the peer review process. RiT applicants can select either the role of a Mentee or ECR Reviewer. ECRs that… Read more »
Note to applicants: 1) This opportunity is submitted using CIHR’s e-approval process which means that they must be “submitted” on ResearchNet by the internal MUN deadline as the applications will then be routed to RIS for review and e-submission to CIHR; 2) Sponsor assessments (required element of the applications) must be uploaded by the sponsors at least 48 hours… Read more »
he CIHR Healthy Cities Research Initiative (HCRI) is a major initiative led by the Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH) in collaboration with the Institute of Aging (IA), Institute of Gender and Health (IGH), Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR), Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH), Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA),… Read more »
Health inequities exist, persist, and are growing in Canada. A 2018 Public Health Agency of Canada report found significant health inequities between the general Canadian population and Indigenous Peoples, sexual and racial minorities, immigrants, and people living with functional limitations, as well as inequities by socioeconomic status. Inequities also exist based on mental health and… Read more »
Health inequities exist, persist, and are growing in Canada. A 2018 Public Health Agency of Canada report found significant health inequities between the general Canadian population and Indigenous Peoples, sexual and racial minorities, immigrants, and people living with functional limitations, as well as inequities by socioeconomic status. Inequities also exist based on mental health and… Read more »
Avian influenza is a viral disease which primarily affects birds, although transmission to mammals including people has been demonstrated to occur sporadically. Avian influenza virus has varying levels of pathogenicity, depending on its subtype. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (hereafter referred to as HPAI) subtypes can rapidly cause high levels of sickness and mortality in domestic… Read more »
The environments in which we live, work, and play are critical to our health, development, and well-being. Evidence shows that urban environments influence our behaviours and impact our biology. With an estimated 74%1 of Canada’s population living in urban areas, and over 55%2 of the global population being urbanized, understanding the health promoting potential of cities is… Read more »
In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a series of global health sector strategies for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections1,2,3. Having endorsed the global targets set out in the WHO strategies, the Government of Canada launched a Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action in 2018 to reduce the health impacts of STBBI in… Read more »
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian institutions and other research… Read more »
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian institutions and other research… Read more »
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is designed to support world-class postdoctoral researchers. The fellowship provides $70,000 per year for two years. The program is open to both Canadian and international researchers who have recently completed a PhD, PhD- equivalent, or health professional degree. Applications must be completed in full collaboration with the proposed host institution…. Read more »
Canada has a strong basic research community for whom investment in multi-disciplinary and integrative research approaches in new and emerging areas is necessary to support and strengthen this thriving group. The iterative development, validation, and improvement of new technologies often results in major leaps forward in medical research. However, getting funding for new technology development… Read more »
Canada has a strong basic research community for whom investment in multi-disciplinary and integrative research approaches in new and emerging areas is necessary to support and strengthen this thriving group. The iterative development, validation, and improvement of new technologies often results in major leaps forward in medical research. However, getting funding for new technology development… Read more »
This funding opportunity is announced under CIHR’s Strategic Initiative on Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) which seeks to understand the health issues of French and English-speaking Canadians who live in communities where they are a minority. An OLMC is a group of Canadians for whom the mother-tongue or the language of choice is French or… Read more »
This funding opportunity is announced under CIHR’s Strategic Initiative on Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) which seeks to understand the health issues of French and English-speaking Canadians who live in communities where they are a minority. An OLMC is a group of Canadians for whom the mother-tongue or the language of choice is French or… Read more »